Our events

Dear guests,

Due to the current market situation, we reserve the right to increase all prices in the course of the year. Our general terms and conditions are here can be viewed here.

We kindly point out that if an event is particularly popular, we may well seat you at the table together with other guests.

All events are also easily and conveniently available via the online/voucher store.
Click here or on the respective “Request event” button.

Sun , July 4, 2027

International Wine & Summer Festival Ketschauer Hof

2 - 9 p.m. | Courtyard Park

Further information

“After the party is before the party”?

That’s right—that’s why tickets for the 2027 Summer Festival will be available in our online/gift card shop starting on the day of this year’s Summer Festival—July 5, 2026!

Next year , the exact date is Sunday, July 4, 2027; otherwise, it’s the same place and the same time.
Or, to put it another way—so it’s easy to remember—it’s always the first Sunday in July! SAVE THE DATE!

Featuring guest chefs who are friends of ours and our own chefs at the food stations, international wineries, outstanding wineries from the Palatinate, and, of course, the legendary Big Bottle Bar. On top of that, there’s something for your ears: summery live music that invites you to groove along. Now that sounds like summer!

VIP Perks:
fast-track entry to the event / limited seating at Restaurant L.A. Jordan ***—exclusively with reserved seating on the VIP terrace or in the winter garden / some wine service / additional wines available for order (not included in the ticket) / 1 additional dish by Chef Daniel Schimkowitsch

****NEW in 2027: PRESTIGE TERRACE****
PRESTIGE Benefits:
Limited seating at the Francophile restaurant 1718—exclusively with reserved seating on the PRESTIGE Terrace / 1 additional course by Chef Mike Deuschel
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incl. Food, drinks and live music
CLASSI C ticket €299 p. P. / Early Bird: €275 p. P

PRESTIGE Ticket €349 per person – limited availability and with seat reservation
at tables for 4 or 6 people with other guests

VIP Ticket: 399 € per person —limited availability and reserved seating
at tables of 4 or 6 with other guests

Advance ticket sales for 2027 will begin on July 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. via the links below

Fri | June 5, 2026

SUNSET BBQ: 3 COURSES FROM THE GRILL

6.30 p.m. | Restaurant 1718

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What could be nicer than sitting around a table on a long summer evening and enjoying the balmy night?

Today, the 1718 chefs are grilling three seasonal courses for you on the summer terrace.
Come to the grill and put together whatever you feel like. We serve dips, side dishes and salads, paired with wonderful summer terrace wines.

Take a seat at our long table on the 1718 terrace and enjoy
good company, culinary lightness and a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere under
the open sky, true to the motto “good to have, good to drink, good to feel”.

INCL. 3-COURSE MENU, SUMMER WINES, WATER AND COFFEE
169 € p.p.

Fri | August 7, 2026

WAGYU MENU & BEER PAIRING

6 p.m. | Restaurant 1718

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Look forward to an exclusive evening featuring a sumptuous five-course Wagyu menu paired with carefully selected beers.

Enjoy premium Wagyu beef from the Northern Black Forest. The cattle graze year-round on expansive pastures and are raised with great passion and care by the Abend-Spaeth family. Thanks to its fine marbling and exceptionally tender texture, the meat develops a distinctive flavor.

A special highlight of the evening: The Wagyu breeders will be there in person to share fascinating insights into the care, origins, and philosophy behind their exceptional animals.

We serve creative side dishes and sophisticated sauces with each course, which tastefully highlight the unique qualities of Wagyu beef.

The menu is accompanied by a carefully selected beer pairing featuring Veltins premium beers. Helles, Kellerbier, and Weißbier perfectly complement the subtle nuances of the Wagyu—from fresh and malty notes to subtle hop aromas, creating a harmonious taste experience

An evening for connoisseurs, featuring top-quality ingredients, a passion for craftsmanship, and perfectly balanced flavors.

INCL. 5 COURSES OF WAGYU, BEER PAIRING, WATER AND COFFEE
169 € p.p.

Sat | August 22, 2026

MEDITERRANEAN SUMMER CUISINE

10 am - 6 pm | Kochatelier Ketschauer Hof

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After a welcome with sparkling wine, RIVA chef Mike Deuschel will take you on a Mediterranean summer journey from Portugal to Italy and Morocco. In his luggage, of course, he will bring aromas, herbs and much more from these regions and a four-course menu specially designed for you.

Of course, the food prepared together is also eaten in a cozy atmosphere, with matching
wines as a matter of course.

INCL. 4 COURSES “MEDITERRANEAN STYLE”, CORRESPONDING WINES, COFFEE AND WATER, APRON AND RECIPE BOOKLET
189 € p.p.

Fri | September 4, 2026

UMAMI & UNIQUE SPECIMENS: GALA OF GREAT WINES OF THE REICHSRAT VON BUHL WINERY

6.30 p.m. | Restaurant Sushi B.

Further information

7 WINES, 7 VINTAGES, 7 SITES.
That makes 7 stories about great Buhl wines with a unique character that hardly anyone knows how to tell better than the managing director of the winery, Monika Schmid, herself.

Let us take you on a vinophile journey through time to great wines from different vintages and enjoy a brilliant evening with masterful sushi art in seven courses by chef Piotr Suszek.

INCL. 7-COURSE MENU, APERITIF, GGS, WATER AND COFFEE
229 € p.p.

Sun | September 6, 2026

GG-PRESENTATION IN DEIDESHEIM

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Kelterhaus Ketschauer Hof

Further information

Together with the VDP wineries from
Deidesheim, Forst and Wachenheim, Weingut Geheimer Rat Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan will be presenting the Grosse Gewächse 2025.

Be there when the big ones start!

TICKET RESERVATION VIA THE WINERY GEHEIMER RAT DR. VON BASSERMANN-JORDAN!
35 € p.p.

Sat | October 24, 2026

THE BEST OF FOREST AND MEADOW

10 am - 6 pm | Kochatelier Ketschauer Hof

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After a welcome with sparkling wine, RIVA chef Mike Deuschel takes you into the forest and onto the meadow.

In today’s workshop, you will prepare excellent quality pheasant, Poltinger roe deer, partridge and hare and add the techniques you have learned to your repertoire. You will gain knowledge about food pairing, i.e. the question of which side dishes and sauces are suitable.

And of course, the four-course menu prepared together is also eaten in a cozy atmosphere, with matching wines as a matter of course.

INCL. 4 COURSES “FOREST & MEADOW”, CORRESPONDING WINES, COFFEE AND WATER, APRON
AND RECIPE BOOK
225 € p.p.

Sat | November 14, 2026

CHAMPAGNE TASTING

3 - 7 p.m. | Kelterhaus & Cave at the Ketschauer Hof pleasure resort

Further information

This champagne event is extremely popular among connoisseurs and new discoverers and will be held for the 10th time in 2026!

The glamorous event takes place on two floors, in our festive “Kelterhaus” and in the historic vaulted cellar “Cave 1822”. In a lively exchange with at least 14 renowned
champagne houses, you will have the opportunity to taste the presented collections.

Look forward to over 40 varieties – from iconic rarities to exciting newcomers – in a festive, informal atmosphere.

109 € p.p.

Sat | November 14, 2026

CHAMPAGNE DINNER WITH THE CHAMPAGNE HOUSE POL ROGER

7 p.m. | Restaurant L. A. Jordan

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Some evenings are special – elegant, enjoyable, unforgettable.

Today, the two-star restaurant L.A. Jordan invites you to an exclusive champagne dinner with the traditional champagne house Pol Roger. Since 1849, the name has stood for style, finesse and tradition. No less a personage than Sir Winston Churchill once declared Pol Roger to be the “most drinkable address in the world” – a compliment that still resonates today.

For this special evening, chef Daniel Schimkowitsch has created a six-course menu that picks up on the elegance and depth of the prestige cuvées served exclusively and brings them to the plate.
Each course is accompanied by hand-picked champagnes, including rare rarities and the
precious Édition Vinothèque – a tribute to time, patience and perfection.

An evening full of moments of pleasure, sparkling glasses and culinary passion – for all those who love something special.

INCL. 6-COURSE MENU, CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION, CHAMPAGNE ACCOMPANIMENT, WATER AND COFFEE
555 € p.p.

Fri | November 20, 2026

WINE BATTLE "ROYALE": NEW WORLD VS. OLD WORLD

6.30 p.m. | Restaurant RIVA

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Are you already familiar with our popular “Wine Battle” event series? Very good, because now comes the next level in “ROYALE” mode!
This time, it’s not just regions or countries that are battling it out – now it’s worlds!
We’re sending wineries from the Old World – the origins of viticulture – into the race
against those from the New World and their reputation for innovation.

Restaurant manager Julian Berkhemer represents the Old World and focuses on German wineries that stand for tradition and terroir. His opponent is his sommelier Dominik Blanke, who provocatively challenges with experimental wineries from overseas. Together, the two teammates host the evening as opponents and record the guests’ votes in the battle.
Which wines have the edge?

Enjoy a coordinated four-course menu for the duel, with a wine estate from the Old World competing against one from the New World for each course.

The wineries at the start are:
ALTE WELT:
Künstler from Hochheim
Huber from Malterdingen
Salwey from Baden
Reichsrat von Buhl from Deidesheim

NEW WORLD:
Penfolds from Australia
Robert Mondavi from California
Errázuriz from Chile
Cloudy Bay from New Zealand

INCL. 4-COURSE MENU & BATTLE-WINES, APERITIF, WATER AND COFFEE
189 € p.p.

IN THE EVENT OF PARTICULARLY HIGH DEMAND, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MOVE THIS EVENT TO THE KELTERHAUS, KETSCHAUER HOF.

Thu & Fri | December 24 & 25, 2026

CHRISTMAS MENU RIVA

from 6 p.m. | Restaurant RIVA

Further information

UPGRADE with this refreshing intermediate course:
Cassis sorbet infused with Riesling sparkling wine from the
Privy Councillor Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan Winery
+ 9.50 €

PER PERSON 89 € p.p.

On 24.12. the menu is exclusively for our hotel guests.
On 25.12. you can choose between menu and à la carte.

Fri & Sat | December 25 & 26, 2026

CHRISTMAS MENU 1718

lunch & dinner | Restaurant 1718

Further information

Now comes the cozy part!
Our Christmas menu is just the thing.

Enjoy our winter delicacies in five or four courses, sit back and relax
and let us spoil you and your loved ones.

5 COURSES | 99 € p.p.
4 COURSES | 89 € p.p. WITHOUT VELOUTÉ

On 26.12. you can choose between menu or à la carte.

Thu | December 31, 2026

7-COURSE NEW YEAR'S EVE MENU

6.30 p.m. | Restaurant 1718

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Round off 2026 in a relaxed atmosphere in our Restaurant 1718.

The menu ends with dessert and the evening in the restaurant draws to a close. After the fireworks in the Ketschauer Hof, you are welcome to continue celebrating at the New Year’s Eve party in the RIVA restaurant.

INCL. 7 COURSES, CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION AND COFFEE
199 € p.p.

Thu | December 31, 2026

NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA MENU

18.30 | Restaurant L.A. Jordan

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A GALA menu without equal!

Look forward to a glamorous turn of the year at Restauant L. A. Jordan with the “Best of 2026” by Daniel Schimkowitsch and his team.

INCL. 8-COURSE GALA MENU, CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION, MINERAL WATER, COFFEE AND MIDNIGHT SNACK
540 € p.p.

Thu | December 31, 2026

NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY WITH 6-COURSE NEW YEAR'S EVE MENU

6.30 p.m. | Restaurant RIVA

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Thu | December 31, 2026

NEW YEAR'S EVE TAKE AWAY AT RESTAURANT SUSHI B.

Pick up 17 - 19 h | Restaurant Sushi B.

Further information

Simply choose from the New Year’s Eve Take Away on the website and order by the end of December.

info@sushi-b.de
or 0 63 26 / 96 50 50

PICK-UP
ON DECEMBER 31, 2026
5 – 7 PM
AT THE RESTAURANT SUSHI B.
AT THE REICHSRAT VON BUHL WINERY,
WEINSTRASSE 18,
67146 DEIDESHEIM

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